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England fans narrow their search down to two Three Lions stars and are 'not surprised' after Trent Alexander-Arnold was caught telling friends that a team-mate 'didn't want to take' a penalty against Switzerland

The Liverpool star came off the bench in the second-half of extra-time to take a penalty during the shootout and scored the decisive spot-kick to send England into the semi-finals.

2024-07-07T11:20:37Z

Soccer-England into Euro semis after shootout win over Switzerland

By Mitch Phillips DUESSELDORF, Germany (Reuters) -After so many painful 12-yard setbacks, England embraced the shootout on Saturday as they beat Switzerland 5-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to reach the semi-finals of Euro2024 and move to within a step of their first overseas final. Trent Alexander-Arnold slammed home the decisive last of a faultless five to send England into their third

2024-07-06T20:22:08Z

Colombia smash Panama 5-0 to book their spot in the Copa America semifinals with Luis Diaz and James Rodriguez both scoring in Arizona

Colombia eased through to the semifinals of the Copa America on Saturday night with a superb 5-0 win over Panama in Arizona.

2024-07-07T00:18:42Z

Soccer-Uruguay knock Brazil out on penalties to move into Copa America semi-finals

PARADISE, Nevada (Reuters) -Uruguay edged Brazil 4-2 in a penalty shootout on Saturday after going down to 10 men in a bruising 0-0 draw at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas to march into the semi-finals of the Copa America where they will face Colombia. With Vinicius Jr suspended for Brazil and watching on from the stands, Dorival Jr's side struggled to create opportunities despite having a

2024-07-07T04:48:30Z

Gareth Southgate hits out at media over England formation switch 'leaks' ahead of crunch clash with Switzerland - as Three Lions boss asks 'how does this help us?'

Southgate opted to switch formation to 3-4-3 from a 4-2-3-1 on Saturday, starting Ezri Konsa in a back three alongside Kyle Walker and John Stones . England went on to win the game on penalties.

2024-07-07T13:20:53Z

Revealed: Jordan Pickford's penalty shoot-out 'cheat sheet' - How England goalkeeper's homework helped him stop Switzerland... with the aid of his water bottle

England are through to the Euro 2024 semi-finals after a nail biting game against Switzerland and England fans can thank Jordan Pickford's water bottle.

2024-07-06T20:03:01Z

Swiss press claim England were 'LUCKIER not better' than Switzerland in Euro 2024 quarter-final win - as they insist one Premier League star was 'an extra' during the clash

The Three Lions edged past Switzerland on penalties on a dramatic evening in Dusseldorf, with Gareth Southgate 's side again showing all of their spirit to get to the next round.

2024-07-07T11:50:36Z

Hong Kong Touch World Cup teams starting to create something ‘extraordinary’

City rugby stars among 96 players poised for global event in England, where six Hong Kong teams will battle it our across multiple age groups The Hong Kong teams poised to compete for Touch World Cup honours are "starting to build something extraordinary", according to a leading figure in the sport. Nearly 100 players across six teams will represen...

2024-07-07T09:12:01Z

Germany pen an emotional letter to their fans after Euro 2024 quarter-final exit by Spain - as tournament hosts express their 'hurt' at not delivering glory on home soil

The defeat by spain brought an abrupt end to Germany's hopes of winning the tournament and they have now addressed a letter to fans to voice their disappointment.

2024-07-07T12:20:41Z

Gary Neville believes Gareth Southgate's decision to switch to a back three made England look more 'balanced' - as he claims Switzerland display was England's best at Euro 2024

Gary Neville has shared his verdict on Gareth Southgate's decision to play three at the back in England's Euro 2024 quarter-final victory over Switzerland.

2024-07-07T09:50:17Z

Gavi ‘two months away’ from returning to full training

Still lots of work to do

2024-07-07T01:08:29Z

Aussie basketball great Lauren Jackson, 43, makes history with Paris Olympics selection

Lauren Jackson reckons she's no longer the star but try telling that to her Australian Olympic teammates as she suits up for a fifth Games, 12 years after her last.

2024-07-07T03:19:11Z

Beauty Will Save the World.. : 7 July 2024

Sunday Edition of the Daily Merengue

2024-07-07T03:24:01Z

Canada put to the sword as rampant Scotland get their summer tour off to a flier

SCOTLAND scored 11 tries in a thumping victory over Canada in Ottawa last night.

2024-07-06T23:48:42Z

Prince William hugs England goal hero Bukayo Saka

Prince William hugged England goal hero Bukayo Saka as he congratulated the Three Lions after their latest Euros win.

2024-07-06T23:37:20Z

See the stadium that guarantees cricket in ALL weather as fans grow excited at prospect of first indoor Test match

Sport and Events Minister Nic Street said the government had worked to design a 'welcoming, functional and uniquely Tasmanian' multipurpose stadium.

2024-07-07T07:50:00Z

Soccer-Southgate thrilled to dance with his players as England through to semis

By Lori Ewing DUESSELDORF, Germany (Reuters) -Barely a week after furious fans hurled beer cups and insults at Gareth Southgate, the England manager danced with his players in front of the team's supporters on Saturday after a thrilling shootout victory launched them into the Euro 2024 semi-finals. Southgate's men defeated Switzerland 5-3 on penalties after regulation ended 1-1, with Arsenal

2024-07-06T21:16:58Z

Luke Shaw applauded for his 'classy' gesture after England's shoot-out win over Switzerland, while fans hail joyous image of the Three Lions when victory was confirmed

The Three Lions advanced to the Euro 2024 semi-final after a nail-biting victory on Saturday evening, that was achieved via the spot after the sides could not be separated.

2024-07-07T12:35:47Z

Paris Olympics: back for a fourth Games, LeBron James says gold is all that matters

LeBron James is attempting to become the first US men's basketball player to play at an Olympics in three different decades He first played on the US Olympic team as a 19-year-old. He did it again in his 20s, twice. And now, a few months from turning 40, he is back for one more run. LeBron James did not need another Olympic experience to complete s...

2024-07-07T02:10:50Z

Gary Lineker and Micah Richards name pundit who could succeed Gareth Southgate as England boss after they were left mesmerised by his analysis at Euro 2024

Whatever happens, it is widely expected the 53-year-old - who has won 60 of his 100 matches in the England dugout - will depart in the aftermath of the tournament.

2024-07-07T07:34:57Z

Trent Alexander-Arnold says 'pressure makes diamonds' after netting winning penalty for England in shoot-out against Switzerland

Trent Alexander-Arnold has said that 'pressure makes diamonds' after scoring the decisive spot-kick in Saturday's penalty shootout against Switzerland.

2024-07-07T12:35:42Z

Trent Alexander-Arnold's new three-word message speaks volumes after England shootout success

Trent Alexander-Arnold struck the decisive penalty in England's shootout victory over Switzerland to book a place in the semi-finals of Euro 2024 - little more than two weeks after the moment his tournament looked all but over

2024-07-07T09:13:38Z

South Korea World Cup hero Hong returns for second spell in charge of national team

Hong Myung-bo to leave K1 side Ulsan HD as club chases third domestic title in a row Hong Myung-bo has been named head coach of the South Korea team a decade after he last held the post, Yonhap news agency reported on Sunday. The Korea Football Association tapped the 55-year-old for the permanent role after sacking Juergen Klinsmann in February fol...

2024-07-07T08:41:55Z

THE NOTEBOOK: Three Lions cricket footage featuring Harry Kane and Declan Rice in high demand... while Swiss officials made bizarre plans should they have beat England

THE NOTEBOOK: Footage of England's players engaged in keenly contested cricket matches at their Germany training camp has been in high demand.

2024-07-06T22:48:30Z

Thompson grabs lead at PGA John Deere Classic with sizzling 62

Davis Thompson fired a bogey-free nine-under par 62 to seize a two-stroke lead after Saturday's third round of the PGA Tour John Deere Classic. Thompson birdied five of the first eight holes and four of the final seven to finish 54 holes on 21-under 192 and equal his low PGA Tour round at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois.

2024-07-06T22:25:48Z

Where's France's flair gone? With Kylian Mbappe and Co STILL yet to score from open play Les Bleus boss Didier Deschamps is embracing his role as national killjoy, writes MATT BARLOW

MATT BARLOW: The prospect of France against Spain in the European Championship will conjure flashbacks to 1984, for anyone of a certain vintage.

2024-07-07T09:05:13Z

Soccer-Muldur own goal sends Netherlands into Euro 2024 semis

By Philip O'Connor BERLIN (Reuters) - An own goal by Mert Muldur completed a dramatic comeback for the Netherlands on Saturday as they overcame a tenacious Turkey 2-1 to book a Euro 2024 semi-final meeting with England. The defender bundled the ball into his own net in the 76th minute under pressure from Cody Gakpo as the Dutch bounced back from a poor first-half display to win a bruising clash

2024-07-06T21:52:17Z

Netherlands 2-1 Turkey: Ronald Koeman's side score TWICE in six minutes to complete comeback in Berlin and set up semi-final clash against England at Euro 2024

MATT BARLOW AT THE OLYMPIASTADION: familiar shade of bright orange will be waiting for England in Dortmund on Wednesday after the Netherlands fought back from behind

2024-07-06T21:18:20Z

Wimbledon: Swiatek crashes out in biggest shock yet, but Djokovic marches on

World No 1 Iga Swiatek says she knows 'what I need to change' after losing to Yulia Putintseva Top seed Iga Swiatek crashed out of Wimbledon in the biggest shock of this year's Championships, so far but Novak Djokovic avoided joining her despite another below-par performance on Saturday. Poland's Swiatek, who clocked up her fifth grand slam title a...

2024-07-07T00:40:34Z

Old Firm fans need to start asking more from their clubs. Blind faith will get you nowhere INSISTS GARY KEOWN

WE'LL hear it over and over again during the summer as a string of footballers we've barely heard of roll in.

2024-07-06T21:18:18Z

TV REVIEW: Just like Gareth Southgate's England side, the BBC raised their level for quarter-final coverage - Gary Lineker and Co were brilliant as the Three Lions marched on at Euro 2024

TV REVIEW BY ROGER ALTON: It was perfect Saturday evening TV drama - two hours of gripping narrative with several plot lines that left you guessing how it would all end.

2024-07-06T23:18:39Z

Under fire Judy Murray 'goes dark' after escalating Raducanu storm with second loaded statement

The revered Scottish coach was left gutted over the pullout but now fans are miffed she said anything at all.

2024-07-07T07:31:40Z

EastEnders legend Ross Kemp reacts to England's Euros win

Ross Kemp sent fans into hysterics with his reaction to England's Euros win against Switzerland on penalties.

2024-07-06T20:06:52Z

Trent Alexander-Arnold's winning penalty filmed from the stands... as his emphatic spot-kick sparks jubilant scenes after England's shootout victory over Switzerland

The winning moment was filmed in the stands, and the fans did not disappoint as they produced a deafening noise while hugging each other and cheering England's heroes.

2024-07-06T23:18:38Z

Football fans use hilarious memes to chronicle England's Euros win

The internet has gone into pandemonium as England walk away victorious from their quarter final Euro 2024 clash with Switzerland, using the arts of memes to express their joy.

2024-07-06T20:22:26Z

England fans brand Ivan Toney 'the coolest man on the planet' for his incredible penalty technique - where he didn't even LOOK at the ball!

Ivan Toney has opened up about his unique penalty routine after scoring in England's shootout win over Switzerland on Saturday night.

2024-07-06T21:03:13Z

Revealed: The secret to Ivan Toney's penalty success, after the striker extended his incredible record from the spot in England's shoot-out win over Switzerland

The Bretford star has an incredible 93 per cent success rate from the spot in regulation time, converting 28 of his 30 attempts in his career.

2024-07-07T11:50:37Z

Three Reasons Why Branthwaite Should Stay At Everton

Big decisions this summer for in-demand defender

2024-07-07T10:10:19Z

Gary Neville believes Erik ten Hag would have been in 'big trouble' if he hadn't have won the FA Cup... but the ex-Man United defender reveals he's happy the Dutchman will remain for the club's revamped structure

Gary Neville believes that Manchester United's FA Cup win last season saved Erik ten Hag's job and revealed that he is happy the Dutchman will continue in the Old Trafford dug out.

2024-07-07T09:35:16Z

Manchester United are 'closing in on signing £34m-rated Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee - with Red Devils having already agreed personal terms'

Zirkzee caught the eye as he scored 12 goals in all competitions last season, while proving his link up play was also of a high standard as he provided seven assists.

2024-07-07T12:50:45Z

Inside England's secrets of the shootout: Jordan Pickford's 'cheat sheet', Steve Holland's detailed dossier, a delayed walk to the spot and the key impact of a former Netherlands star

On a memorable night in Dusseldorf it was a penalty dossier that was passed to Southgate from assistant Steve Holland that set the tone. Mail Sport looks into the secrets of England's shootout success.

2024-07-07T13:21:07Z

England fans joke they have 'barely recovered' from penalty shoot-out

After two nights of continual singing 'England, England', Dusseldorf's Alstadt was much calmer although the much needed drinks began going down before lunchtime.

2024-07-07T13:09:39Z

"I will turn this around," says under-pressure Perez

Perez is bullish about his form and Red Bull future after another disappointing Formula 1 qualifying session in Silverstone

2024-07-07T09:03:20Z

Trent Alexander-Arnold insists he 'ENJOYED' England's penalty shootout pressure - as defender declares 'when the gaffer tells me I'm taking one, my belly doesn't drop' after matchwinning Euro 2024 spot-kick over Switzerland

The 25-year-old smashed the decisive spot-kick into the top left corner after Manuel Akanji missed Switzerland's first penalty, with Swiss goalkeeper Yann Sommer sent completely the wrong way.

2024-07-07T12:35:46Z

Harry Kane offers injury update and reveals why he was he was hooked off - after bizarrely colliding with England boss Gareth Southgate on the touchline - during the Three Lions' win vs Switzerland

The England captain bizarrely took a tumble into the England dugout and collided with Gareth Southgate in the process.

2024-07-06T21:03:12Z

Gareth Southgate insists he 'LOVES' his England players after dramatic shoot-out victory against Switzerland - and claims the Three Lions showed their 'streetwise nature' in Dusseldorf

SAMI MOKBEL AT THE DUSSELDORF ARENA: England celebrated jubilantly in front of their euphoric fans after winning a tense penalty shoot-out 5-3 following a 1-1 draw after extra time.

2024-07-06T20:48:11Z

Alex Jackson of Peabody smashes 50-year-old records and targets the Olympics

As a rising senior, Alex Jackson, also called “Apple Jacks,” steals the show every time...

2024-07-07T09:55:39Z

Judy Murray comes out swinging over Raducanu storm as she bites back at snipers who don't get her 'sarcasm'

The Scottish tennis coach has come in for heavy criticism over that tweet but she won't stand for it.

2024-07-07T08:31:58Z

Soccer-Colombia through to Copa America semi-finals with 5-0 thrashing of Panama

GLENDALE, Arizona (Reuters) -James Rodriguez scored one goal and set up two more as Colombia thoroughly dismantled Panama in a 5-0 win at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Saturday to march into the Copa America semi-finals. "Los Cafeteros" are through to the semi-finals for the third time in four editions and they will face Uruguay, who beat Brazil 4-2 on penalties in Saturday's

2024-07-07T04:03:22Z

Jamie Carragher compares England's 'underwhelming' Euro 2024 run to Greece in 2004 - and insists they are 'extremely lucky' and 'defying football logic'

Gareth Southgate's side have come under fire for their performances in Germany, with many questioning the manager's squad selections and his side's struggles to create and finish off chances.

2024-07-06T23:48:45Z